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WSL set to smash last season’s card count as crackdown on discipline continues

18 yellow cards are being handed out on average every gameweek in the Women’s Super League, up 70% from last season. If bookings continue to be issued at this rate, WSL sides are projected to end the season with 394 yellow cards between them compared to the 279 yellows received in 2022/23. This season has

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Melissa Phillips - Brighton & Hove Albion Women

WSL shocked by Mel Phillips’ Brighton departure

The announcement that Mel Phillips had been sacked as manager of Brighton after just nine months in the role sent shock waves through the Women’s Super League. The Seagulls have endured an underwhelming season so far but have shown flashes of promise, most notably in their win against title-hopefuls Manchester City, which are enough to

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LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE, MANCHESTER. Sunday 17th December, 2023. Manchester United vs Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League.

The Women’s Super League in 2023: The good, the bad, and the comical

The Barclays Women’s Super League delivered a thrilling spectacle throughout 2023, leaving fans excited on what 2024 has in store for the title race. Here we look back at 2023 and highlight the winners, losers, pantomime villains, biggest shocks, funniest moments, and honourable mentions. WINNERS Liverpool – The turnaround from Liverpool since the start of

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Manuela Zinsberger celebrates Arsenals win against Chelsea in the Women's Super League.

In a great week for women’s football, misogyny shouldn’t steal the headlines

Record crowds, unprecedented shirt sales and award nominations make it a great week for the women’s game. If you’re on Twitter, or for some reason you like to watch Piers Morgan on Talk TV, then you may have seen some recent comments made by a former Premier League footballer about the role of women in

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Alessia Russo in Arsenal's game against West Ham.

Russo isn’t scoring. Does it really matter?

Alessia Russo in Arsenal’s game against West Ham. Photo credit: Alessia Russo via X (No copyright intended). Arsenal’s statement signing only has two goals this season for the club – but she brings something different to the table. Arsenal fans have many reasons to feel positive right now. Their comfortable 3-0 victory against strugglers West

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